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Games like Settlers of a Dead God introductory guide

Games like Settlers of a Dead God introductory guide

Games like Settlers of a Dead God introductory guide

Looking for games like Settlers of a Dead God introductory guide? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Sky Project: Land of Noris, Character creation helpers for The Elders or Biosphere Simulator.

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  1. Embark on a hand-drawn adventure shaped by mystery and loss that will challenge everything you’ve ever known! The Sky Project: Land of Noris is a monster collector set in a vast, vertical world, with strategic 3vs3 battles and permanent death mechanics. Mana gives shape to unique creatures that you can establish magical contracts with: The Noris. There are over 200 of them across… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sky Project: Land of Noris.

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  2. This supplement for the Elders is based on the rules found in the free rules book GURPS Lite. You can find it via the publisher website, sjgames.com/gurps/lite/ or click here to get to the download.Elders CreationA handful of tables that help building Elders: their traits, poses,  governments and what characters can find there. Character careers These are careers that characters may take in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Character creation helpers for The Elders.

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  3. Breathe Life Into a Dead WorldBiosphere Simulator is a planetary god game sandbox where you guide an entire world from barren volcanic rock to thriving spacefaring civilization. Shape the atmosphere. Carve oceans. Seed the first microbes. Then sit back and watch evolution unfold across billions of years as ecosystems grow, species adapt, and civilizations rise… or collapse into extinction. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biosphere Simulator.

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  4. After The EndAfter the End is a top-down dark fantasy action RPG set in a broken world after Ragnarok, where exploration replaces guidance and meaning must be found, not given. Ragnarok came. The world did not end. It simply… broke. You awaken on a shattered northern shore with no memory, marked by a faint rune glowing beneath your skin. Midgard lies quiet and wounded. Villages have burned. Fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the End.

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  5. 15%Game Brain Score
    15% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    ***Note: The first time you run the game, it will take up to 60 seconds to run as it initializes the game. This long wait will only happen the first time you run the game.*** Lords of Xulima is an original Fantasy RPG set on the mythical continent of Xulima, where Gods and humans once walked side by side. Become the Herald of the Gods and travel to an uncharted land to fulfill your mission of res… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lords of Xulima.

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  6. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome! This is a system-agnostic character creation system designed to work with the setting of Etria; it's mainly designed for me to play out characters in the world I've been developing for over 10 years. But I've decided to release it in case it piques anyone else's interest. Though this is system agnostic, it also uses some language from Cypher System and so works particularly well with N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eltan Character Creator Zine.

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  7. A Peaceful Fishing Adventure with a Subtle Secret Unwind by the lake in this cozy pixel art fishing game. Cast your line, catch 9 unique fish species, and discover what lurks in the tranquil waters after dark. Version 1.1.0 - Latest Update! New Improvements: Fixed Player Movement: Player now properly walks on the ground and dock - no more floating in the sky! Enhanced Collision System: Smo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hopeless Catch.

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  8. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Praise Father Steel and Mother Cordite, first among the Lingering Divine. Praise the River, which gives us succor. Praise the Coven, for the embrace of fellowship. Praise Hope and Defiance, last children of the God-War. Praise the Path of Shot and Shell, upon which we walk. But always remember: this world is a tomb, and the dead rise only as Horrors. Elonanji is a graveyard: a tombstone in the sha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUN-WITCH: Lead, Thread, and the Dead - A Weird West RPG.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Ryne is currently funding on Indiegogo! Our world is shaped by the Remnants—titans as tall as mountains and as long as valleys. We are the people who live in the patchwork world that they have created. We have built our homes and communities, we’ve learnt how to survive and travel in the strange landscapes that they’ve created. We adapt as their territories shift around us. We live in the shadows … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ryne.

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  12. In the world of “Legacy Code,” you become a mysterious creature known as a Mechanimal and set out on a journey to discover your true self. Defeat other Mechanimals to gain experience, collect parts, and modify your body to grow stronger and larger. The types of parts range from biological materials to inorganic objects! Build your own ultimate Mechanimal and complete your story. ■ What is &qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legacy Code.

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  13. Chronia: The Rotcore is a turn-based RPG set in the fantasy land of Tinotella. You act as a newbie mercenary, travelling across the land to find your origin. Walking across multiple kingdoms during the war times is not an easy task. Part with teams, deal with monsters or even humans, sometimes, witness great views. What will your path be? It is your choice to shape your journey. THE LAND OF T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronia: The Rotcore.

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  14. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Discover the forsaken planet known only as The Dead Desert... you find yourself waking up as a lonely clone destined for the recycling plant. Somehow you were spared from the teeth of the Clone Grinder and given your own chance to change landscape of the desert. After having being classified as a failed clone you face a world of constant dread and suffering for other clones and native alien specie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Desert.

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  15. Astraria A Game of Beasts, Blood and Magic. About Astraria is a tabletop role-playing game created using the System Reference Document 5.1 (SRD5) and is released in compliance of the Open Game License. Unless a system or mechanic introduced specifies otherwise, at the GM's discretion play should follow the systems and rules as set out in the SRD5. All included documentation is  entirely black & w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astraria.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    “Reality” is a rotting fruit, and the tiny creatures that crawl across its surface doomed. The dreadful ancient things that lurk beneath its skin have but one demand in return for a living being’s continued existence: obedience. Across all worlds, all space and time, all must bow.  As the decay of the universe accelerates, more and more cultures under the ancients’ dominion have realized what is … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALL MUST BOW.

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  17. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    In This Mortal Coil, you play a space traveler-turned-necromancer on a quest to achieve eternal life by constructing a magical device known as an anchor. You'll create undead thralls to do your bidding, gather energy to power your quest by harvesting living creatures, and master the forces of the Negaverse. Along the way, you’ll explore fantastic worlds, battle terrifying creatures, and negotiate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Mortal Coil.

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  18. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    [This free copy is a demo unit; For the full gamebook you can buy and download it from this same project page.While you can play Scopicity in as little as 1-2 hours, the longer you stay with Scopicity the more the world will expand while you journey across the world. Great for players of all ages. Discover new places and experience new content with every draw of your card. Don't forget to check ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scopicity: Solo Journal World Building RPG.

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  19. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    PDF - 446 pages, plus 6 battlemaps, tokens, and several gameplay and character sheets.It’s the first decade of the 22nd century. After a complete ecological collapse, Earth is close to becoming uninhabitable. Wars and hunger are all most know, and only those with ungodly amounts of wealth can hope to escape to the only place where a sliver of hope remains: space. A few hundred live in the obscene … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Across a Thousand Dead Worlds.

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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 602 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,269 reviews

    ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery) is one of the most successful roguelike games ever created, boasting a brilliant mix of story, RPG, exploration, and intensely strategic and flexible combat. The Steam version adds various Deluxe features like achievements, difficulty level customization and various play modes (e.g. a story mode allowing to save and restore games, a weekly challenge game, an explo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery).

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  22. The Earth is exhausted and at war. As one of the first volunteer colonists, your mission was simple: land on Alia Domus and help prepare humanity's new home. But the plan failed. The war in the Metropolis cut off the supply shipments, support ceased, and you find yourself completely isolated, bare-handed, on an unknown planet. To survive and make this world thrive, you will have to rewrite the his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alia Domus.

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  23. The Story: Thays Tanari, a 17-year-old Parasite hunter, joins her twin sister, Dunar Moonsong — the only Purple Light who survived in the universe. Together, they explore a dimension called Dimension Two and discover that only the five elements can awaken the true power of the Purple Light and stop the evil consuming the world. Inspired by Himba culture and Indian aesthetics, Dimension Two is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunar: Dimension Two.

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  24. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A New Age Begins . . . Years after a mysterious series of magical Churnings, kingdoms of Mushrooms awoke in a world left behind by the Ancients, surrounded by strange beasts and remnants of ancient technology from when "humans" walked the soils. In the years following, Mushroomkind fought and explored, discovered and innovated. But Mushrooms are small, and the world is large; much remains to be le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mushrooms & Magic.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

                      You open your eyes, and find the whole world broken;the past you knew washed away in blood and fire,and the world all but consumed by the Sins of our Fathers.The Song of the Mother denies the dead their rest,and they howl for the communion of all flesh; the end of mankind.Slavers scour the wastelands looking for the unfortunate and unwanted,wars of faith consume what remains of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINS - The RPG - PDF.

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  26. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    The Enderwoods The Enderwoods is a game of investigative horror set in the 1900s of a Balkan peninsula quite similar to our own, yet dreadfully distinct. It is a world of wonder, where uncertainty and intent guide powerful and unpredictable magic; a world in which Gods walk the land and monsters appear at every step. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GETNo predefined classes or races, just what you bring … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enderwoods (Free PDF-only Edition).

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  27. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Printed version: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/360541/Quest-Fronts--Issue-1 Adventure starters for Ironsworn with universal compatibility instructions By integrating the design philosophy of Dungeon World campaign fronts and the elegant mechanics of Ironsworn for quests and expeditions, the Quest Fronts magazine takes the best of both systems to offer you adventure starters that can be pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest Fronts - Issue #1.

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  28. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    As the Ocean Lures is an interactive novel about being a Merfolk. You will go on hunts, learn more about humans, and perhaps explore the land above. As the Ocean Lures is a 16+ game with themes that may be triggering to audiences. This includes drowning, murder, death, body horror, dark humor towards death, potential transphobia, and the MC will exhibit sadistic traits with certain choices. This w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to As the Ocean Lures.

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  29. Raise the dead and wipe out the living in this Roguelite Tower Defense Auto-Battler! Discover ancient magic, build your fortress, and unleash an invincible army of monsters, outcasts, and depraved beings upon an unjust world. Destiny lies in your twisted hands. Dawn After Death! A Bit of BackstoryA mysterious magical artifact rests in your hands: the Trasgonomicon. Its impenetrable, leather-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GoblinMancer.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    76% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    GLIDE is a solo (and cooperative) sci-fi tabletop RPG adventure game inspired by the world of Frank Herbert's Dune.  Players take the role of a Seeker; a member of a collective group of nomads, traders, ecologists, and hopefuls that have come together with the common goals of rebuilding the planet Eridoor. Seekers navigate the desert wastes for scrap left behind by the Great Houses of before, in h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GLIDE.

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  31. A free version of TWILIGHT of BRONZE is currently available on Itch.io. If you’d like to try the game before purchasing, you can download it there. Purchasing the game grants access to future updates and versions that may not be available in the free release. TWILIGHT of BRONZE is a turn-based roguelike set at the height — and twilight — of the Bronze Age. The great empires of Egypt, Hatti, M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight of Bronze.

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  32. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    'Jesus Christ Simulator' is a new take on the 'Superhero Simulator' game genre. The game immerses you in a huge American City, where you are tasked by God with fixing the broken system that humans have been forced to live in. You are 'the' Ultimate Superhero! You will help bring prosperity to humankind, and use your Powers to bring light back to the world. Perform exorcisms, pay off people's de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jesus Christ Simulator.

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  33. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    91% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The Forgotten Realms world of Dungeons & Dragons has been home to many a hero and imagination since its publication, producing adventures and stories to be retold and enjoyed for years to come. The Forgotten Realms Archive - Collection One allows you to journey through one such set of adventures: the Eye of the Beholder trilogy, a set of first-person, real-time role-playing games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One.

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  34. Ancient Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and one of the civilizations with the longest continuation of a single ethnic culture. The ancient Egyptians formed a traditional culture in their development, but it was not a conservative and closed civilization. Ancient Egypt was closely connected with the Middle East and the Mediterranean world through civilization e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR Time Machine Travelling in history: Visit ancient Egypt, Babylon and Greece in B.C. 400.

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  35. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    95% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Return to the first fantasy role-playing epic set in the legendary Dragonlance game world of Krynn. This immortal pack includes Champions of Krynn, Death Knights of Krynn and The Dark Queen of Krynn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series.

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  36. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Primal Quest is Out Now! And it’s FREE in PDF! The world of Thaia Is as old as life itself But there are older things And they are as mysterious as our world… What is Primal Quest? Primal Quest - Essentials, the Weird Stone & Sorcery Adventure Game, presents a streamlined set of rules for adventures in a mythical stone age world where humanity survives side by side with dinosaurs, aliens, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Quest - Press Kit.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 162 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is a four-part fantasy adventure like never before. With tens of thousands of choices, the story rewrites itself around your actions. Battle weird and deadly creatures, cast powerful spells, play with honour, or lie, cheat and steal. The fate of the land of Kakhabad is in your hands! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sorcery! Part 3.

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  38. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Lands.

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  39. When the apocalyptic event known as the spatial collapse occurred and the divine gods and their celestial realm were forcibly thrust into the industrial fantasy world below 65 years ago their mortal followers faced the toughest choice they’d ever make. While many saw no objection to being ruled directly by those they worshiped there were some who questioned the benevolence of their formerly i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After the Collapse.

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  40. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to a world of muskets and magic!  A 224-page  roleplaying game of adventure & exploration Suitable for mature players and young adults Simple battle rules with compelling choices Distinct and flavourful supernatural powers The unique, magical and terrifying creatures of Brazilian folklore No prior knowledge of Brazil required!  The Elephant & Macaw Banner is an award-winning fiction serie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Elephant & Macaw Banner RPG.

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  41. In This Little World, you work to rebuild Great Britain, following a devastating cataclysm. To reveal the mystery of what happened, you must collect tools and resources to regenerate the rivers, fields, forests, roads, and towns across the land, in a 1:1 recreation of the entire country, exquisitely recreated from real-world data, down to the individual buildings and trees. Beginning on foot, you'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Little World.

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  42. Become a HERO in the FREE LANDS, ️BATTLING dangerous CREATURES and DEMONS️ while UNCOVERING SECRETS in this TURN-BASED ASCII ROGUELIKE adventure. THE GAME In a world divided into four powerful kingdoms, the Free Lands stand as a beacon of heroism, but not all is as it seems. Here, the inhabitants are hailed as heroes, yet their fate is tied to a dark and dangerous duty. Deep beneath the e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixelarium: Free Lands.

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  43. Mayhem's World is an exciting open world fighting game that is currently in development by a single person since 2022. The game takes place in a vast and immersive world filled with dangerous enemies, challenging missions, and play the game at any pace they want. You could play though the game as fast as possible, or take your time and enjoy the journey! Mayhem's World is not just your average op… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhems World.

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  44. Explore a World Torn Apart by Colliding Realities Journey across the shattered lands of Aetherys from frozen oceans and haunted forests to ruined kingdoms consumed by spiritual corruption. Discover hidden secrets, ancient civilizations, and terrifying realms beyond reality itself. Strategic Turn-Based Combat Master a deep turn-based combat system focused on tactical positioning, elemental synergy,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragonlance: Veil of the Last Sanctum.

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  45. Special Edition Follow the page on Kickstarter website to get notified when it goes live and get access to many exclusive rewards such as devs previews, beta builds, artbook and more! About the GameThe creators of Astral Ascent and Dark Devotion presents: A new top-down action-RPG, brought to life through beautiful hand-drawn pixel art, packed with epic, intense combat. Immerse yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Fates.

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  46. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Run your own Adventurer's Guild in this fantasy colony sim! Recruit heroes to explore a ruined city, but keep an eye on those murder hobos. An unhappy hero could turn to arson, violence, and jaywalking. Defeat the Black Knight in the Necromancer's Tower and restore sunshine to the land. (When you start a game, it'll be easier if you can see trees and mountains in the starting area. You'll need to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath a Dead City.

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  47. LustLearn is an application designed specifically for children and educators, and offers an interactive and visually appealing environment where learning becomes an exciting adventure. Solar System: Exploring the Universe In the Solar System module, children embark on a space journey where they discover the planets of our system. Continental Relief: Getting to Know Our World ⛰️ The Continenta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LustLearn - Educational Games.

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  48. 82%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    Trash Hero is a high fantasy interaction fiction game with RPG elements. Making use of a functional turn based combat system with dice rolls, different abilities, items and NPC interactions. The game is a continuous work in progress. CONTENT WARNING: NSFW content, fantasy and medieval violence, blood, explicit language and alcohol use. Rated Adult 18+. SAVE WARNING: Make sure to use the built-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trash Hero: From the Abyss.

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  49. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    There lives an Oracle with the power to change the flow of the world written here.    A Novel Both Written and Played: The Oracle is a random dice roller for the gaming platform, Discord, and Ironsworn is a tabletop roleplaying game. And I’m a novelist. What I have created for you is not a novelization of a game, nor is it a creative explanation of a throw of the dice. This is something unique … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ironsworn: The Unspoken Vow.

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  50. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 67 reviews

    Weird Stone & Sorcery Adventure Game by Diogo Nogueira Primal Quest - Essentials is a streamlined set of rules for weird stone & sorcery adventures in a mythical world where humanity survives side by side with dinosaurs, aliens, and creatures more ancient than the world itself. Written by: Diogo Nogueira Edited by: Wayne Canepa Graphic Design by: Guilherme Gontijo Art by: Felipe Faria Map By: F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primal Quest - Essentials.

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